Hello, Dedham.

If you’re reading this today, March 19, congrats—you made it to the last day of winter. The equinox lands March 20, meaning spring is technically here. Between the Blizzard of '26 and the cold snap that followed, a little sunshine feels like a nice reward.

In this week's Drop:

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-KB

🩸 GIVE BLOOD, GET YOUR A1C. This month only, the American Red Cross is offering free A1C testing to donors who give blood. There's a Red Cross donation site right here in Dedham — visit redcrossblood.org for an appointment.

🌱 YOUTH COMMISSION LAUNCHES NEW PROGRAM. Youth Troopers is a free, military-inspired after-school program for ages 8–11, running Thursdays from 3/26-5/7 at the Capen School Gym (4–5PM). Register here.

♻️ CARDBOARD RECYCLING THIS SATURDAY. The DPW holds monthly cardboard recycling on the third Saturday of the month — that's Saturday, March 21, 9AM–Noon. Bring your flattened boxes to the DPW facility. Dedham residents only.

🚧 THE BRIDGE IS OPEN (for now). Construction around the East Street Bridge resumes in early April. You can get alerts from the source by signing up here.

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TODAY! 3/19

🧩 Roundhead Brewing Game Night! Join friends for games, food, and brews every Thursday night. 5–9PM

📚 LGBTQ+ Book Group. Monthly gathering reading titles featuring LGBTQ+ characters, themes, and stories. Main Library. 7–7:45PM. Register

Friday 3/20 🌸 Happy First Day of Spring!

🎮 Family Retro Gaming Night. Three back-to-back sessions tonight at the Main Library — retro gaming systems and the mobile arcade from One Up Games. Free. Sessions at 5:30PM, 6:30PM, and 7:30PM. Register for your slot

📖 Senior Center Book Group. For readers 55+ looking to connect over fiction and nonfiction. Ames Senior Center. 11:30AM–12:30PM. New members always welcome.

🏃 Human Movement Lab Run Club / Spring Run Series. Weekly Friday run out of Roundhead Brewing in Hyde Park. Part of a Friday series running through May 22. 6–8PM.

🍹 13th Anniversary Cocktail Class at Trillium Canton. Trillium turns 13! Celebrate with a special anniversary cocktail class featuring their house-made spirits. 6:30–8PM.

⛸️ Family friendly skating at Trillium. 45-minute sessions with skate rental available. This isn’t your typical ice rink, so check all the details before heading out. Thursday-Sunday.

Saturday 3/21

🛒 Family Shopping at the Dedham Food Pantry. 8AM–Noon. dedhamfoodpantry.org

♻️ Cardboard Recycling Day at the DPW. Bring flattened boxes. Dedham residents only. 9AM–Noon.

🛍️ Winter Farmers Market — The Dedham Square Circle's indoor winter market wraps up today before the spring outdoor market series begins in April. 10AM–1PM. First Church Green. dedhamsquarecircle.org

Sunday 3/22

🃏 Boston-Dedham Sports Card & Memorabilia Show. This month features two special guests: Hockey Hall of Famer Chris Chelios & 1980 US Olympic Gold Medalist $3 admission; under 16 free. Holiday Inn. 8:30AM-2:15PM.

Monday 3/23

🎵 Monday Morning Music with Jonah. Weekly live music and singing for babies and toddlers at the Endicott Branch. Two sessions: 9:30AM and 10:30AM. Register

🎓 Dedham Education Foundation Don Heald Night of Jazz - A night of salsa and Latin jazz featuring the DMS & DHS Jazz Ensembles. FREE. 7–8:30PM. DMS Auditorium.

Tuesday 3/24

👶 Baby and Toddler Time. Main Library – Children's Room. 9AM–10AM. Register

📖 Preschool Story Time. Stories, songs, and crafts for children 3+ with a caregiver. Main Library. 10:30–11AM. Register

💻 Virtual Author Talk – America's Opioid Crisis. Award-winning journalist Shoshana Walter and author Barbara Kingsolver discuss Walter's book Rehab: An American Scandal. Free, virtual. 2–3PM. Register

🌙 Pajama Storytime. Stories, songs, and crafts for children 3+. Main Library. 5:45–6:15PM. Register

📚 History Lovers Book Group. Pairs nonfiction and historical fiction in a rotating monthly format. Main Library. 6:15–7:45PM. Register

🧶 Chunky Knit Blanket Workshop at Trillium. Learn to hand-knit a chunky blanket — no tools, no experience needed. 6–8PM. Tickets

Wednesday 3/25

👶 Baby & Me Storytime. Songs for the youngest library-goers and their caregivers. Endicott Branch. 9:30–10AM. Register

🎶 Sing-Along Storytime with Miss Annabelle. Songs, dancing, and stories. Endicott Branch. 10:30–11AM. Register

🎨 Life Drawing. Open session for all skill levels. Mother Brook Arts, 123 High St. 11AM–1:30PM. motherbrook.org

🃏 Pokémon Club. Monthly meetup for Pokémon fans. Endicott Branch – Children's Area. 3:30–4:30PM. Register

👕 T-Shirt Bags – for Teens. Make a bag out of a T-shirt. Main Library. 5:30–6:30PM. Register

✍️ Local Author Book Talk – Janet Rich Edwards. Join local author Janet Rich Edwards to discuss her novel Canticle. Main Library. 6:30–7:30PM. Register

Thursday 3/26

🕺 Sweatin' to the Oldies. A fun exercise session featuring a Richard Simmons classic. Main Library. 6:30–7:30PM. Register

👀 LOOKING AHEAD

🧠 Trivia Night to Benefit the Dedham Food Pantry. 3/27 | Doors 6:30 PM, Trivia 7:30PM @ the Legion. Tickets are $40/person or $400/table of 10. For more info, dedhamfoodpantry.org.

🔍 Murder at the Mansion — MIT Endicott House. An immersive, interactive dinner theater mystery experience. 3/28 | 6:30PM

Easter is April 5 — here's where to celebrate with the little ones!

🐰 Breakfast with the Easter Bunny — Allin Congregational Church (Dedham). Free and open to all! Photos with the Easter Bunny, plant a flower to take home, light breakfast, and more. 3/21 | 10AM–Noon. No registration required.

🐰 Easter Bunny Party at Walpole Mall. Free photos with the Easter Bunny, giveaways, music, & more. In the Atrium inside The Walpole Mall. 3/27 | 2–5PM. Free — Tickets at Eventbrite.

🐰 Easter Bunny Bash at The Blue Bunny Bookstore. Pictures with the Easter Bunny, an Easter craft, free raffle, and an Egg Shop. 3/28 | 10AM–Noon. Free.

🐣 Easter Bunny Meet & Greet at Legacy. Fill your own Easter basket, arts & crafts, bubbles, and music with the Easter Bunny. 3/29 | 1–3PM. Tickets at Eventbrite.

🥚 Peter Rabbit's Spring Egg Roll at Powisset Farm (Dover). An old-fashioned Egg Roll on the farm — kids roll wooden eggs through slalom and speed trial courses on Powisset's lawn. Storywalk, crafts, and wood-fired brick oven pizza available. 4/3 | Noon–3PM.

🐰 Ward’s Berry Farm Easter Celebration. Egg hunt, baby animals, Easter Bunny photos, games, and more. Ticketed event — advance purchase required. 4/3-5 Tickets: wardsberryfarm.com/easter-hayrides

TONIGHT! 3/19

❤️ G. LOVE celebrates 13 years of Trillium. Only a few tickets left at time of publishing. Get yours here. 7-9PM

FRIDAY 3/20

🎵 Tunes on Tap: Roundhead Sessions // Brian Angeles-Costa & Britta Pejic. Roundhead Brewery. 7–9PM. $10.50 tickets.

🎶 Live Music featuring Jared Moore at Trillium Canton. 6–9PM.

🎙️ Dedham Friday Folk Coffeehouse — Crowes Pasture. First Church & Parish Dedham. Refreshments available. Doors 7PM, show 7:30PM. $15 at the door or online.

SATURDAY 3/21

🎸 Acoustic X at The Fallout Shelter. 7PM. Norwood. Tickets at extendedplaysessions.com

THURSDAY 3/26

🌟 Alice Wallace at The Fallout Shelter. 7PM. Norwood. Tickets at extendedplaysessions.com

🎨 Mother Brook Spring Classes Are Enrolling. Ceramics, drawing, collage, painting — single workshops or multi-week series. Something for all skill levels. Spring term starts in April.

⚽️ Dedham Youth Soccer 50th Anniversary Spring Kick-Off Fair. The fair features guest speakers, local vendors, interactive activities, and raffles. 4/4 | 10AM–2PM | Mother Brook Art & Community Center.

This Week's Meetings:

🌿 CONSERVATION COMMISSION EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR. The Conservation Commission is hosting a second educational seminar covering how to work near wetlands and resource areas. Details: dedham-ma.gov.

🌱 DEDHAM GREENSPACE COALITION - March monthly meeting (390 Washington St) featuring special guests from the Nature for Massachusetts Coalition. 3/26. 7PM.

☘️ 15th Annual Patriot Place Irish Festival (Foxborough). Free and family-friendly. Irish step dancing, live music all day, face painting, Irish Vendor Village, & more. 3/21 | 11AM–4PM

🌸 20th Annual Art in Bloom — Norwood Morrill Memorial Library. The Norwood Evening Garden Club pairs student artwork from Norwood and Walpole High Schools with interpretive floral designs. 20 pieces on display. Free. 33 Walpole St. 3/21, 10AM–5PM | Sunday 3/22, 1–4:30PM.

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